In his final sermon as the Bishop Diocesan of Long Island at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano reflects on 17 years of ministry, radical welcome, and the core of the Christian faith.
Drawing from Matthew 18 and contrasting popular cultural views of love, Bishop Provenzano reminds us that true love is an action—and that action is forgiveness. As the diocese dedicates and blesses the cathedral's new barrier-free forecourt project, he outlines a vision of unobstructed entry and grace for all people, urging the community to "think and pray big" while continuing to serve as a beacon of welcome, formation, and love.